Beth Israel Lahey Health · 18 hours ago
40 hpw Surgical Services Secretary
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.69/hr - $29.77/hrBeth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization committed to making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking a Surgical Services Secretary to act as a liaison among various healthcare staff, manage patient records, and maintain departmental organization and communication.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining
Responsibilities
Liaison between preadmission testing staff, anesthesia providers, healthcare providers, physician office staff and PACU preoperative staff
Demonstrates excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills
Demonstrates the Core Values in all interpersonal interactions – Excellence, Integrity, Trust, Respect and Teamwork
Opens and prepares the department for the day by printing and distributing PAT schedules for all PAT locations
Creates charts as needed for all patients processed through surgical services including bone marrow biopsies and radiology procedures requiring anesthesia. Charts are not required for C Section patients
Submits personal health information requests as directed by nursing and anesthesia staff. If requested, please fax the Implanted Electronic device questionnaire with patient sticker to the designated physician office
Accurately collates all patient medical record information, and testing results and places them in the patient medical record
Assembles pre-operative patient charts as requested by clinical staff and prepares patient charts for next several day surgical procedures
Scans orders as necessary to pharmacy
Documents and tracks any items still needed for each patient record
Communicates any identified discrepancy in patient information – demographics, date of birth or insurance to pre authorization department
Answers telephone using proper etiquette and interacts professionally to meet caller’s needs
Performs clerical duties as assigned by Surgical Services administration
Maintains inventory of office supplies
Maintains patient confidentiality
Performs errands to other areas of the hospital
Qualification
Required
Accurate typing skills at 30 wpm
Possesses organizational and planning skills
Ability to concentrate and prioritize in a distracting environment
Ability to apply critical thinking while working at a quick pace with minimal supervision
Knowledge of surgical procedures
Demonstrated computer skills
Legible handwriting
HS Diploma or equivalent
Completion of medical terminology course
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
Founded in 2019
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Fields
Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-25
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